Captain Tsubasa 27 Hours TV Original Anime Review - Rediscover the Charm of the Series

Captain Tsubasa 27 Hours TV Original Anime - A moving soccer story

Overview

"Captain Tsubasa 27-Hour TV Original Anime" is a special anime that was broadcast on November 3, 2019. This anime was broadcast as part of Fuji TV's "27-Hour TV" and is based on the popular manga "Captain Tsubasa" by Yoichi Takahashi. Although it is a short 10-minute episode, it condenses the charm of the original work. Copyright belongs to Yoichi Takahashi and Shueisha.

■ Story

"Captain Tsubasa" is a story about a talented soccer boy, Ozora Tsubasa, who transfers to Nankatsu Elementary School and grows as a soccer player while battling national rivals such as Wakabayashi Genzo and Hyuga Kojiro. With a refreshing storyline, unique characters, and a number of impressive moves that everyone wants to imitate, it quickly became a hugely popular manga. Its popularity crossed the ocean and sparked a "Captain Tsubasa boom" all over the world. Its influence has even reached the real world of soccer, and it is said to have inspired the birth of many professional soccer players both in Japan and overseas.

■Explanation

This original anime was produced under the supervision of Yoichi Takahashi, and features Japan national soccer team player Yuto Nagatomo as himself. Characters such as Tsubasa Ozora, Taro Misaki, and Genzo Wakabayashi are teammates with Nagatomo as they play against soccer powerhouse Brazil in this premium anime. Scenes that reflect Nagatomo's actual soccer experience are also one of the highlights.

■Cast

・Ozora Tsubasa/Sanpei Yuuko/Wakabayashi Genzo/Suzumura Kenichi/Hyuga Kojiro/Sato Takuya/Misaki Taro/Fukuhara Ayaka/Roberto Hongo/Konishi Katsuyuki/Ishizaki Ryo/Tamura Mutsumi/Izawa Mamoru/Iwanaka Mutsumi/Nakazawa Sanae/Hara Sayuri/Kiru Kisugi Teppei/Sakai Kodai/Aoba Yayoi/Kuwahara Yuki/Takiichi/Yoshino Hiroyuki/Takasugi Shingo/Kiuchi Taro/Morisaki Yuzo/Hatanaka Yu/Nitta Shun/Uemura Yuto/Hayada Makoto/Kobayashi Yusuke/Tsujito Hiroshi/Hirakawa Daisuke/Sano Mitsuru/Yoshino Hiroyuki/Urabe Tanji/ Hino Miho, Kishida Takeshi, Kobayashi Daiki, Misugi Jun, Saito Soma, Tachibana Masao, Takeuchi Ayako, Tachibana Kazuo, Watanabe Yurina, Matsuyama Hikaru, Hatano Wataru, Wakashimazu Ken, Umehara Yuichiro, Sawada Takeshi, Han Megumi, Ozora Natsuko, Sato Rina, Ozora Kodai, Terasoma Masaki, Katagiri Munemasa, Namikawa Daisuke, Mikami Tatsuo, Nishimura Tomomichi, Director Kitazume, Inoue Kazuhiko, Kira Kozo, Fukumatsu Susumu, commentary, Maeno Tomoaki, narration, Tobita Nobuo, Nagatomo Yuto, Nagatomo Yuto

■ Main staff

・Original story: Yoichi Takahashi (published by Shueisha Jump Comics)
Director: Toshiyuki Kato Series Director: Hirofumi Ogura Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka Character Design: Hajime Watanabe Chief Animation Director: Hajime Watanabe Music: Hayato Matsuo Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami Animation Production: david production

■ Main Characters

Tsubasa Ozora is the captain of the soccer team at Nankatsu City Nankatsu Junior High School. He won the national junior high school soccer tournament with his first and second years of junior high school. After graduating, he aims to play soccer in Brazil and become the first player in history to win the national tournament three times in a row. He is currently practicing the "drive shot" that is written in the notebook left by Roberto, where he dives right in front of the goalkeeper.
Kojiro Hinata is the captain of the Toho Gakuen Junior High School soccer team. He was the runner-up in the National Youth Soccer Tournament and enrolled as a scholarship student. He is known as the future ace of Japan, and is on par with Tsubasa in the junior high school soccer world.
Ryo Ishizaki is a member of the soccer team at Nankatsu City Nankatsu Junior High School. He enrolled at Nankatsu Junior High School with Tsubasa and is a person who inspires the team with his gutsy play.
Izawa Mamoru is a member of the soccer club at Nankatsu City Nankatsu Junior High School. He is good at playmaking and is the second playmaker after Tsubasa. He is good at aerial battles.
Teppei Kisugi is a member of the soccer club at Nankatsu City Nankatsu Junior High School. He is known as the "goal scorer" and has a keen nose for goals.
・Takiichi Nankatsu Municipal Nankatsu Junior High School Soccer Club Member. He is a fast runner and is good at crossing from the wing position. He is called the "assist king."
Shingo Takasugi is a member of the soccer team at Nankatsu City Nankatsu Junior High School. He is known for his power plays that make the most of his large size. He is also good at throwing in, and can make long throws that reach the front of the goal.
・Yuzo Morisaki Goalkeeper of the soccer team at Nankatsu City Nankatsu Junior High School. He's not flashy, but he protects the Nankatsu goal with his solid play. He admires Wakabayashi, who was the starting goalkeeper during his time at Nankatsu SC.
Shun Nitta is the ace striker of the Daitomo Junior High School soccer team. He was the former captain of Nankatsu SC and led the team after Tsubasa and the others retired. He uses his speed and spring to fire off the "Hayabusa Shot."
・Makoto Hayata Captain of the soccer team at Higashi Daiichi Junior High School. He is nicknamed the "Ace Killer" because he thoroughly marks the opponent's ace. His specialty is the "Razor Shot," which is a shot that is fired with a strong spin on the ball.
Captain of the Hirato Junior High School soccer team. He is known for his strong defense, using the power he unleashes from his large size. The stronger the opponent, the more his fighting spirit burns.
・Sano Mihirato Junior High School Soccer Club member, one year younger than Jido. He is good at light dribbling and is well known for his combination play with Jido.
Jun Misugi, captain of the Musashi Junior High School soccer team. He suffers from heart disease and was told he could only play 30 minutes a game, but he focused on his treatment during his first and second years of junior high school, with the goal of a rematch with Tsubasa.
・Masao and Kazuo Tachibana are members of the Hanawa Junior High School soccer club. They are passionate about honing their aerial combination play soccer skills and defeating Nankatsu Junior High School.
Matsuyama Mitsuru is the captain of the Furano Junior High School soccer team. They win tournaments with their teamwork as their weapon. To make up for the team's weaknesses, he practices long shots and puts in a lot of effort.
・Wakashimazu Ken Goalkeeper of Toho Gakuen Junior High School Soccer Team. After Wakabayashi went to Germany, he was called the No. 1 junior high school goalkeeper in Japan. He is a black belt in karate, and his play is characterized by his karate techniques.
Takeshi Sawada is a member of the Toho Gakuen Junior High School Soccer Club. He is two years younger than Hinata and Wakashimazu. His pairing with Hinata is still going strong in junior high school, and they are known as the "Toho Golden Combo."
Munemasa Katagiri is a member of the All Japan Football Association. He often visits the National Junior High School Soccer Tournament to observe.
Makoto Kitazume, head soccer coach for Toho Gakuen Junior High School. He believes in his own beliefs and coaches soccer based on them.
・Taro Misaki ・Genzo Wakabayashi ・Yuto Nagatomo

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Elementary school edition・"Start dash!"
Lyrics: Seiko Fujibayashi Music: Takafumi Iwasaki Song: Johnny's WEST
・OP2
・Junior High School Edition・"Love Covered in Wounds"
Lyrics: Komei Kobayashi
・Composition: Takuya Harada, Susumu Kawaguchi ・Singer: Johnny's WEST
・ED1
・Elementary school version, Middle school version ・"Burning Hero"
Lyrics by Osamu Yoshioka; Music by Hiroshi Uchiki; Vocals by Tsubasa Ozora

■ Impressions and reviews

"Captain Tsubasa 27-Hour TV Original Anime" is a work that condenses the charm of the original work into a short time, but is still thoroughly enjoyable. In particular, the scene in which Nagatomo Yuto appears as himself is a moving moment where the real world of soccer and the world of anime intersect. The technical skills of david production, who was in charge of animation, are also highly praised, with the movements of the characters and the intensity of the game being depicted realistically.

Fans of the original work will also be delighted to see familiar characters appear on the screen again. The story depicts the growth and friendship of characters such as Ozora Tsubasa, Hyuga Kojiro, and Wakabayashi Genzo, as well as their passion for soccer, leaving viewers in awe. In particular, the scenes where moves such as Tsubasa's "Drive Shot" and Hyuga's "Tiger Shot" are recreated in the anime are irresistible moments for fans of the original work.

As for the music, the theme songs "Start Dash!" and "Kizudarake no Ai" by Johnny's WEST add to the atmosphere of the anime, and the ending theme "Moete Hero" sung by Tsubasa Ozora himself is also not to be missed. These songs will help you understand the story of the anime and the feelings of the characters more deeply.

■ Recommendation points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this anime:

1. **Condensed charm of the original work**: Although it is a short movie, it is packed with the essence of the original work. In particular, the soccer game scenes are very exciting and have the power to draw viewers in.

2. **Appearance of Yuto Nagatomo**: The rare attempt to have an active soccer player appear in an anime will give viewers a fresh surprise. Scenes that reflect Nagatomo's actual playing style are also a highlight.

3. **High-quality animation**: Thanks to the technical capabilities of david production, the character movements and the excitement of the game are depicted realistically. The soccer game scenes are particularly impressive.

4. **Reappearance of familiar characters**: For fans of the original work, there is the joy of seeing familiar characters appear on the screen again. The growth and friendship of characters such as Tsubasa Ozora, Kojiro Hyuga, and Genzo Wakabayashi are depicted.

5. **A moving story**: The story depicts themes such as passion for soccer, friendship, and growth, and will move viewers. In particular, the scenes where techniques such as Tsubasa's "Drive Shot" and Hinata's "Tiger Shot" are reproduced in the anime are irresistible moments for fans of the original work.

6. **Music Appeal**: The theme song by Johnny's WEST and the ending theme by Tsubasa Ozora add to the atmosphere of the anime and stimulate the emotions of the viewers. These songs help viewers to understand the storyline and the characters' feelings more deeply.

■ Summary

"Captain Tsubasa 27-Hour TV Original Anime" is a work that condenses the charm of the original work into a short time, but is still enjoyable enough. There are many recommended points, such as the appearance of Yuto Nagatomo, high-quality animation, the reappearance of familiar characters, a moving story, and attractive music. This work can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to those who like soccer and anime. Please watch this anime and experience the passion and friendship for soccer of Ozora Tsubasa and his friends.